What Is The Returning Soldier Effect?
The "returning soldier effect" is a term that refers to more boys than girls born to women after their men return home from war. Here's what is known about it.
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The Effect That Sunspots Actually Have On Earth's Weather
The sun has a very direct influence on life on Earth. In particular, sunspots influence the weather we experience to a certain degree. Here's how.
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The Most Disturbing Online Searches Of Suspected Killers
One of the things detectives check in a murder investigation is the suspect's online history Here are the most disturbing online searches of suspected killers.
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The World War II Nurse Who Liberated Jewish Children With Coffins
During the atrocities happening on the European front during World War II, there were civilian heroes that helped the victims, including a Polish nurse.
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The Chilling Kidnapping Case Of Glico Morinaga
Despite statistics that support Japan's reputation for peace, one high-profile kidnapping case in the mid-1980s sent the island nation into a near-tailspin.
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The Original Copy Of MLK's 'I Have A Dream' Speech Was Saved By Sheer Happenstance
Since his first public speech at the young age of 15, Martin Luther King Jr. has inspired millions across the world. Here's how the original copy was saved.
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Tragic Details About 30 Seconds To Mars
30 Seconds to Mars has faced some considerable challenges since 1998, when the band was founded by actor Jared Leto and his brother, Shannon.
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Tom Brady And Drew Bledsoe's Complicated Relationship Explained
Tom Brady famously replaced Drew Bledsoe as starting QB of the New England Patriots, but what is their complicated relationship like today?
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Lily Dale: The Spiritualist Hotspot Of New York State
Lily Dale: the spiritualist hotspot of New York state sees tens of thousands of visitors every summer who are hoping to connect with the spirit world.
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The Tragic Story Of Soyuz 11, The Only Astronaut Fatalities In Space
Space travel is notoriously dangerous, but not many have perished in outer space. Here's the tragic story of the only astronaut fatalities in space on Soyuz 11.
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A Site Discovered In France Could Change What We Know About Homo Sapiens In Europe
If you're reading this, you're probably a member of the Homo sapiens species. But a discovery in Southern France could change our understanding of this species.
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The Centuries-Old Roman City Found Beneath The Surface Of Luxor, Egypt
A centuries-old Roman city was found underneath the surface of Luxor, Egypt. Here's what it was, and what it teaches us about the past.
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The Shocking Crime Spree Of The Briley Brothers
One murderous family that has not received as much media attention or mentions in the history books spent seven months terrorizing Richmond, Virginia, in 1979.
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Why The Detective Who Arrested Jodi Arias Called Her Case A Travesty
In June 2008, salesman Travis Alexander was found dead in his Mesa, Arizona, home. The killer was Jodi Arias. Here's why a detective called the case a travesty.
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Inside The Dannemora Prison Escape
A correctional officer helped two men escape from the Dannemora prison in 2015, but unsurprisingly, things didn't go as they planned.
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The Tower Of London's First Escape Involved A Sly Plot (And A Lot Of Wine)
The Tower of London has served multiple purposes since it was constructed in the latter half of the 11th century - such as a place for political prisoners.
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The Horrifying Journal Entries Of Killer Babysitter Caroline Reed Robertson
The horrifying journal entries of killer babysitter Caroline Reed Robertson show a troubled young woman who plotted murder.
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Chilling Legends Of South America That Will Keep You Up At Night
There are many tales of monsters, ghosts, and other spooky terrors of the night. Here are the ones most likely to keep you awake in the South American darkness.
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What Does The Bible Say About The Flat Earth Theory?
The flat Earth conspiracy theory is often blamed on the Bible, but in fact, the Bible doesn't say anything about the Earth being flat.
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The Time The National Park Service Had To Tell People To Stop Licking A Wild Toad
The National Park Service had to tell people to stop licking a wild toad in October 2022. It's not clear whether the toad lickers heeded the command.
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Inside The Chaotic Courtroom Of The Alex Murdaugh Trial
In June 2021, authorities found Margaret "Maggie" Murdaugh, 52, and her son Paul, 22, shot to death in their home in Islandton, South Carolina.
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What The Kansas City Chiefs' First Super Bowl Victory Was Really Like
As the 2022 NFL season kicked off, many fans looked to Kansas City as one that could be Super Bowl bound. Here's what their first Super Bowl victory was like.
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Why One Russian Cannibal Killer Was Confused With Another One
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev, who was accused of consuming at least nine people between 1971 and 1991, remains one of Russia's most notorious serial killers.
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Disturbing Details About The Bolivian Mennonite Sex Abuse Scandal
In the 2000s, a gang of rapists terrorized a religious community in Bolivia. These are the disturbing details about the Bolivian Mennonite sex abuse scandal.
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How A Team Of Researchers Decoded 400-Year-Old Letters From Mary, Queen Of Scots
For more than 400 years, a set of 57 letters sat in the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, the country's national library, virtually untouched.
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10 Facts About Jalen Hurts (& Why Michael Jordan Is His Idol)
In 2022, Jalen Hurts was only 24. Yet he already had an enviable NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles. Hurts has been honing his football skills for years.
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The Philadelphia Eagles Won Their First Championship In A Blizzard So Bad Yard Lines Weren't Visible
On December 19, 1948, the Eagles played a championship game against the Chicago Cardinals in a snowstorm so bad the yard lines weren't visible.
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